German Word · Intermediate
tönen
to give a loud and far-reaching sound
Pronunciation: /ˈtøːnən/
Meaning
to give a loud and far-reaching sound
Example
Die Kirchglocken tönten durch die Gassen.
The church bells were sounding through the narrow streets.
Practice tips
- Practice tönen out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this German word is for intermediate-level learners.